5 Things Shooter Has Taught Us About Family

Even in the midst of a crisis, the Swaggers maintain the ideal family values. Here are five things they’ve taught us about family -- and come back for a Swagger family reunion when Shooter returns July 18 on USA!

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5 Things Shooter Has Taught Us About Family

Posted on 7/14/17

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Shooteris a thrill-a-minute action show, but the heart and soul of it is the Swagger family. We wouldn’t be half as invested in Bob Lee Swagger (Ryan Phillippe) if he didn’t have his wife Julie (Shantel VanSanten) and daughter Mary (Lexy Kolker).

Even in the midst of a crisis, the Swaggers maintain the ideal family values. Here are five things they’ve taught us about family, and come back for a Swagger family reunion when Shooter returns Tuesday on USA!

[Warning: Contains spoilers for season one of Shooter]

5. Communication Is Key

Bob Lee and Julie Swagger understand each other so completely, they can even speak in code to arrange secret meet-ups when Bob Lee’s on the run. Fortunately, most families aren’t embroiled in a conspiracy so they don’t have to worry about secret code. Just learning to communicate openly and directly is good enough for the rest of us.

4. Trust Must Be Earned

All marriages are based in trust. Fortunately, Bob Lee earned Julie’s trust a long time ago. So when the CIA comes to her with “evidence” her husband assassinated the Ukrainian President, Julie knows whose side she’s on. Together, they take down the whole conspiracy. On the other hand, her sister’s husband hasn’t earned that trust. When he questions Julie’s communication with her fugitive husband, Julie kicks him the hell out. At knife point!

One of the leading causes of divorce is forgetting to focus on the marriage once kids are in the picture. Bob Lee and Julie aren’t making that mistake. They made time for a steamy cabin rendezvous, and this was at the height of the manhunt for Bob Lee! Listen, mommy and daddy need their alone time. No manhunt is gonna get in their way.

2. Protect Your Kids' Innocence

If you’re a wanted man like Bob Lee Swagger, it can be difficult to keep your kids safe. When the Russians couldn’t get to him, they held Mary hostage. But just because Bob Lee rescued her didn’t mean he’d expose her to his violence. He played a game with Mary so she’d always look away when he had to kill one of her kidnappers. She has at least another 10 years before she has to learn what daddy does for a living.

1. Always Make Time for Picnics

Quality time together is the most important thing of all. It doesn’t matter if you’re on the run after being framed for assassinating the Ukrainian President. If the Swaggers can make time, we don’t want to hear any excuses like you’re too busy with work!

Shooter season two premieres Tuesday, Jul. 18, at 10/9c! Season one is currently streaming on Netflix.

Check out these cool behind-the-scenes photos from Shooter season one:

Ryan Phillippe (Bob Lee Swagger) and crew in a behind-the-scenes photo from the production of Shooter season one.

Shooter Season 1 Behind-The-Scenes Photos

Shooter Season 1 Behind-The-Scenes Photos

A behind-the-scenes photo from the production of Shooter season one.

Shooter Season 1 Behind-The-Scenes Photos

Shooter Season 1 Behind-The-Scenes Photos

Ryan Phillippe (Bob Lee Swagger) and crew in a behind-the-scenes photo from the production of Shooter season one.

Shooter Season 1 Behind-The-Scenes Photos

Shooter Season 1 Behind-The-Scenes Photos

A behind-the-scenes photo from the production of Shooter season one.

Shooter Season 1 Behind-The-Scenes Photos

Shooter Season 1 Behind-The-Scenes Photos

Ryan Phillippe (Bob Lee Swagger) and crew in a behind-the-scenes photo from the production of Shooter season one.

Shooter Season 1 Behind-The-Scenes Photos

Shooter Season 1 Behind-The-Scenes Photos

A behind-the-scenes photo from the production of Shooter season one.

Shooter Season 1 Behind-The-Scenes Photos

Shooter Season 1 Behind-The-Scenes Photos

Ryan Phillippe (Bob Lee Swagger) and crew in a behind-the-scenes photo from the production of Shooter season one.

Shooter Season 1 Behind-The-Scenes Photos

Shooter Season 1 Behind-The-Scenes Photos

A behind-the-scenes photo from the production of Shooter season one.

Shooter Season 1 Behind-The-Scenes Photos

Shooter Season 1 Behind-The-Scenes Photos

Ryan Phillippe (Bob Lee Swagger) in a behind-the-scenes photo from the production of Shooter season one.

Shooter Season 1 Behind-The-Scenes Photos

Shooter Season 1 Behind-The-Scenes Photos

A behind-the-scenes photo from the production of Shooter season one.

Shooter Season 1 Behind-The-Scenes Photos

Shooter Season 1 Behind-The-Scenes Photos

A behind-the-scenes photo from the production of Shooter season one.

Shooter Season 1 Behind-The-Scenes Photos

Shooter Season 1 Behind-The-Scenes Photos

A behind-the-scenes photo from the production of Shooter season one.

Shooter Season 1 Behind-The-Scenes Photos

Shooter Season 1 Behind-The-Scenes Photos

A behind-the-scenes photo from the production of Shooter season one.

Shooter Season 1 Behind-The-Scenes Photos

Shooter Season 1 Behind-The-Scenes Photos

A behind-the-scenes photo from the production of Shooter season one.

Shooter Season 1 Behind-The-Scenes Photos

Shooter Season 1 Behind-The-Scenes Photos

A behind-the-scenes photo from the production of Shooter season one.

Shooter Season 1 Behind-The-Scenes Photos

Shooter Season 1 Behind-The-Scenes Photos

Eddie McClintock (Jack Payne), Omar Epps (Isaac Johnson), and Ryan Phillippe (Bob Lee Swagger) in a behind-the-scenes photo from the production of Shooter season one.